Printables and Resources About Mars
Published:
December 6, 2020
Contributor:
Annette Breedlove
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If you’re studying about the Solar System in your homeschool this year, you will likely learn about the 4th planet, Mars.
The planet gets its name from Roman god of war and is also known as the Red Planet because of it’s reddish color due to the effect of the iron oxide on the surface, which can be seen with the naked eye (on a clear night) from Earth.
Although he days and seasons are similar to those of Earth, humans could not live on the planet – at least not naturally.
Mars has a thin atmosphere, which would be a problem for humans to breathe, but the planet does have valleys, deserts, and polar ice caps similar to Earth. So while it may be fun to explore, it definitely isn’t a destination for living.
There are many more facts to learn about this fascinating planet, which you can find in these printable and resources about Mars.
Do you know how many missions have been sent to Mars?
Did you know Mars is the second smallest planet being only larger than Mercury?
Do you know if the water found on Mars would sustain human life?
Although Mars isn’t the closest planet to Earth, it is the most explored by modern space programs. Maybe because its atmosphere is so close to that of Earth, or maybe because of its reddish color – who knows. But we know far more about Mars than most other planets in our solar system.
I think that’s what makes it so fascinating to read and learn more. With the far away planets – Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune – being light years away, it is hard to know much about them.
Recommended Resource: The Astronomy Student Notebook
Using a combination of written narration, drawing, & labeling, The Astronomy Student Notebook will take your student on a journey into our amazing universe. Students will study the heavenly bodies and ponder the mysteries and marvels of the sun, planets, moon, stars, and more.
Use these printables and resources to help you explore and learn more about Mars, the Red Planet, as you study your way through our Solar System and the Milky Way galaxy!
FREE Interactive Virtual Launch Packet from Mars Exploration Program (NASA)
Know Your Planets: Mars Worksheet from Education.com
Fun Mars Facts for Kids from Itsy Bitsy Fun
Learn About the 2020 Mars Mission for Kids from Woo Jr.
Mars Mission 2020 Perseverance Rover Printables from Kids Activities Blog
Planet Mars Facts Color and Copywork from The Multi Taskin’ Mom
Planet Mars Worksheet from All Kids Network
Astronomy Quiz – Mars from School of Dragons
Mars Coloring Page from Education.com
Inside Mars Coloring Page from Enchanted Learning
Layers of Mars Worksheet from Kids Academy
Journey to Mars – Plan Your Own Trip Printable from Adventures in Mommydom
Mars Notebooking Pages from Year Round Homeschooling
I was able to find quite a few FREE (and a few paid) resources from Teachers Pay Teachers!
Earth and Space Science | Mars Rover STEM Activity from Get Caught Engineering – STEM for Kids
Worksheet: Solar System, About Mars from Travis Terry
The Solar System // Mars from Mr. Strickland’s World
Mission to Mars STEM Challenge from Nathan Taylor
Mars Rover Curiosity Coloring Pages from Better Science Teaching
The Mars Rover Curiosity Character Trait Education from The Primary Pal
Mission to Mars – Prepping for Launch from Viola Math Mania
Virtual Field Trip: Mars {Distance Learning – Google Slides} from Chi Chi’s Corner
Science: Mission To Mars Project from Meaningful Teaching
All About Mars Word Search from Puzzles to Print
The Solar System: Planet Mars Research Unit with PowerPoint from Double Dose of Learning
Reading Passage – Mars Climate Orbiter: Metric System Mishap (FREEBIE) from The Modern Science Class
Mars Rover Autobiography from Miss Lau’s Free Elementary Resources
Mars Hands-on Learning & Activities
Mars Activity using BrainPOP- Free from Canopy Science (TpT)
3D Mars Colony — What would life on Mars be like? from Artistry of Education
Edible Mars Soil Space Experiment from Preschool Powol Packets
Books to Read about Mars
Welcome to Mars: Making a Home on the Red Planet
Adventure to Mars: Rocket Kids NASA Mars Mission for Kids: A Space Book of Facts, ActivitiesCan We Live on Mars? Astronomy for Kids 5th GradeYou Are the First Kid on MarsCuriosity: The Story of a Mars RoverMission to Mars: STEM book w/ math problems for 3rd grade Mousetronaut: Based on a (Partially) True StoryLife on Mars
Find more homeschool resources on my Pinterest boards!
Annette Breedlove
Annette has been married to her husband and best friend since 2003. Together they are raising their six children to follow the Lord’s will, no matter what. Annette longs for the day when she will meet her angel babies who have entered heaven before her. She enjoys creating UNIT STUDIES and FREE PRINTABLES for homeschool families. You can follow her crazy life at In All You Do where she blogs about homeschooling, homemaking and marriage while trying to maintain her sanity. She is also the owner of Thrifty Homeschoolers where she shares her tips on homeschooling without breaking the bank.
